Zaid

Zaid: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameArabic origin#677 in 2025

Meaning and origin of Zaid

  • A male given name from Arabic.

Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic زَيْد (zayd).

How popular is Zaid?

#677boys, 2025
402U.S. babies in 2025
#581peak rank (2018)
7,460babies since 1880

Since 1880, 7,460 boys in the U.S. have been named Zaid. Its highest rank for boys was #581 in 2018. In 2025 it ranked #677 for boys, with 402 babies given the name.

18801920196020002025475 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Zaid FAQ

What does the name Zaid mean?

A male given name from Arabic. Borrowed from Arabic زَيْد (zayd).

What is the origin of the name Zaid?

Zaid is listed as a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Zaid?

Since 1880, 7,460 boys in the U.S. have been named Zaid. Its highest rank for boys was #581 in 2018. In 2025 it ranked #677 for boys, with 402 babies given the name.

Is Zaid a boy or girl name?

Zaid is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 7,460 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.